Head Teacher Administration

6 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government Full time

**Position Information**:
GSCAPAHS is in Guildford, Western Sydney, and has an enrolment of approximately 715 students including approximately 90% from language backgrounds other than English, from over 47 nationality backgrounds and 6 Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander students. It includes a Support Unit with 5 classes of mild and moderate intellectual disability, and a selective Creative and Performing Arts stream. GSCAPAHS is close to Holroyd and Chester Hill IEC's, with students transitioning to mainstream education from diverse backgrounds.The 2021 FOIE is 174 and the school budget allocation includes Equity funding for Socio-Economic Background, English Language Proficiency and Low level Adjustment for Disability.The school has been partially selective in the Creative and Performing Arts since 2012. Students audition for selection in dance, drama, music, visual arts or circus and undertake 5 hours of specialist extension workshops and ensembles per cycle in classes of students from yrs 7-12. Ensemble students make up about 15-20% of the student population. Ensemble students enter competitions, perform in festivals and support school events. An annual performance at Parramatta Riverside Theatre showcases the diverse talent of GSCAPAHS students.GSCAPAHS is part of the Educational Pathways Program (EPP). This program is designed to introduce students to a range of vocational training and employment pathways. Program initiatives include: TAFE YES+ Program, Job Readiness Workshops and Apprenticeships and Traineeships Head Start.GSCAPAHS runs programs supported by a range of groups including Granville Multicultural Community Centre, ABCN, Cumberland Council, Pasifika Achievement to Higher Education (PATHE), AusSip, The Smith Family, Community Migrant Resource Centre, PCYC, Granville TAFE, University of New South Wales, and Western Sydney University.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1 - Demonstrated high-level ability to effectively manage the daily organisation of a large and complex specialist Creative and Performing Arts High School, with proven capacity to use online administrative systems, meet critical timelines and solve problems efficiently and equitably.

2 - A proven commitment and ability to work as part of the Executive Team, focusing on strengthening the school strategic vision and whole school priorities.

3 - Demonstrated capacity to design and implement innovative administration systems that enable open communication and efficient work practice.

**General Selection Criteria**:
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice

2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs

3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams

4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents

5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning

6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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